Water & Wastewater Site Supervisor | Civil Projects Lead

CDM Recruitment Ltd; Stamfordham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional package

Job summary

CDM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee water and wastewater projects in the North East. The role requires strong supervision of site teams, subcontractors, and plant, with a focus on safety, quality, and programme delivery.

You will coordinate activities across sites, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, and maintain safety standards while reporting progress to Project Managers.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Supervisor or similar supervisory role.
• Essential water and/or wastewater project experience.
• Good understanding of civil engineering construction methods.
• Experience managing site operatives and subcontractors.
• Strong health and safety knowledge on construction sites.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site operations across water and wastewater projects.
• Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Ensure works are completed safely and in accordance with project specifications.
• Monitor progress against programme and report issues.
• Carry out site inspections and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure risk assessments and method statements are followed.
• Maintain accurate site records and daily reports.
• Liaise with Site Agents, Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across site operations.

Skills

Site supervision

Water/Wastewater

Civil engineering

Team management

Health & safety

Drawings & specs

SSSTS/SMSTS

UK driving licence

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS

Job description

CDM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee water and wastewater projects in the North East. The role requires strong supervision of site teams, subcontractors, and plant, with a focus on safety, quality, and programme delivery.

You will coordinate activities across sites, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, and maintain safety standards while reporting progress to Project Managers.